Devils Elbow
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16061600
14 Surveys
91.14
Acres
50 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Devils Elbow. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 4.03 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-29 | Small-mesh gill nets | 1.0 | — | 9.92 lb | 1 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.34 lb | 1 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.91 lb | 16 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.06 lb | 31 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 30.9 | 1.44 lb | 13 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 30.9 | 2.08 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 2.20 lb | 2 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 2.33 lb | 3 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 0.83 lb | 18 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 0.69 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Devils Elbow. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Devils Elbow
- Weather forecast for Devils Elbow — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1804°N, 90.8191°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.